Date Logs

This recipe came from my grandmother who passed away in 1992.  My mom used to make these all the time. They are easy, fun, and of course good.  I thought I would share this recipe with you.

DATE LOGS

1 cup sugar                                                                1 (8 ounce) pkg. chopped dates

1 stick margarine                                                     2 cups chopped nuts

1 egg                                                                            2 cups rice krispies

1 tsp. vanilla                                                              coconut flakes

Mix first five ingredients in sauce pans and cook over low heat 10 min. Remove from heat and add rick krispies and pecans.  Let cool to handle. Shape into 2 logs and roll in coconut. Chill about 2 or 3 hours. After chilling slice logs.